Styles

Some dancerly friends had posted this to Facebook over the weekend and I just had to bump it up to the very next Mm Mm Monday. Love the costuming, the music, the choreography…it’s playful and skillful, my favorite combo! Enjoy! … Read More

You want fabulous? I’ll give you FABULOUS! Normally it is only one photo, no words. But this is a slideshow of photos and I wanted to give you context. So for those who don’t know, this past September Amy Sigil, … Read More

Z’iah posted this quick n’ dirty personal take on what ATS is to her. “Like any language you are only as good as you practice. I speak many other dance languages/styles and don’t get to practice this one as often … Read More

Masha Archer’s daughter, Larissa, has been taking classes with FatChance Bellydance! And what’s more, she has become more active in discussion groups around the web, answering questions, and SHARING PHOTOS from her mother’s collection. She has given me permission to … Read More

This video is of Ujbaba from Moscow, the first FC Sister Studio in Russia. Right near the beginning of this performance (in Beijing, China!) is one of my favorite examples of the “lazy susan” turn that I talk about in … Read More

First let me say, HAPPY 4th OF JULY to all my American readers. I hope this holiday finds you enjoying all the many freedoms and joys our country affords us. Let’s celebrate the truly positive today! Now, on to today’s … Read More

I knew from the moment this piece started, with the costuming, fingers cymbals, and music (not to mention the lineup of dancers I admire) that this was going to be an Mm Mm Monday that had to go up immediately. … Read More

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Student Reviews

Fantastic and Welcoming Bellydance Classes! From the first moment I stepped into Sharon’s class some four years ago, I felt both safe and welcome. Sharon creates a fun, positive, and supportive atmosphere to learn this beautiful dance form. Her dedication to her students is very clear through her vast knowledge of dance, her ability to teach the movements, and in the gentle and personal guidance that she…
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Seatowngrown
- Seattle, WA (TeachStreet)

We had so many people tell us how much they enjoyed your workshops as well as all of us (troupe members) having a great time and being in awe of your teaching skills and funness (I know, I am making up words all over the place today…must be in the tea I’m drinking),so we just wanted to let you know how much we appreciated you coming to teach, and we hope to do it again in the future.
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Cindy Bear, workshop host
- Spokane, WA

The class is challenging, but she presents the curriculum in such a way that I don’t feel nervous or overwhelmed. She is so comfortable in the teaching role that she helps me to be comfortable as her student, and in fact, I feel excited about learning whatever she wants to teach.
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juliea

I think you set a very good example for other instructors… (This class is) a fulfillment of all the things I’ve looked for in other classes I’ve taken but not gotten. Class with you is a lot of fun.
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T.
- Seattle, WA

Your passion for the dance really comes through in your performance and in your teaching. It’s very inspiring!
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